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Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sunday. On Monday, Mr. Carney is expected to announce a broad package of measures targeting affordability.

Carney to announce a broad package of measures targeting affordability

The federal government will announce a hike to the GST credit on Monday, sources say

Stephanie Levitz and Emily Haws

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Canadian soldiers carry the casket of Gunner Jonathan Dion during a ramp ceremony for the fallen soldier in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Monday, Dec.31, 2007. Dion, a gunner from Val-d'Or, Quebec, was killed Sunday and four other soldiers were injured when their light armoured vehicle hit a roadside bomb west of Kandahar City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO/Department of National Defence-Cpl. Daniel Merrell

Canadian soldiers carry the remains of three comrades killed in battle to a transport plane during a ceremony at Kandahar Air Field on Thursday Sept. 4, 2008. (Photo by Graeme Smith)

Story details: A frontal Taliban assault killed three soldiers and injured five, the worst losses for Canadian troops under direct fire in two years as insurgents grow bolder in their attacks on international forces. Military officials are still investigating how Corporal Andrew Grenon, 23, Cpl. Mike Seggie, 21, and Private Chad Horn, 21, were killed as they patrolled west of Kandahar city. But they have concluded the soldiers - who were weeks or just days from heading home - weren't victims of the kind of planted bomb that has inflicted the heaviest toll on Canada's troops.

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Despite Donald Trump’s insulting claim, tens of thousands of Canadians fought in Afghanistan. And 158 of them died in that conflict

The Editorial Board

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People gather during a vigil held by healthcare workers at a memorial for Alex Pretti on Sunday in Minneapolis, Minn.

Minnesota, Trump administration set for legal showdown over immigration operations

State has become focal point of federal crackdown after killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis

Joe FriesenReporting from Minneapolis, Minn.

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The Art Gallery of Ontario, in Toronto, on Jan. 20.

AGO trustee, major donor Judy Schulich led internal push to prevent Nan Goldin acquisition

Some gallery committee members alleged Jewish-American artist’s views on Israel were ‘antisemitic’

Josh O’Kane

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A pedestrian navigates a snowed-in staircase amid heavy snowfall and accumulation as snow and heavy winds continue to hammer the Greater Toronto Area, in Toronto, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini

School closures, travel delays as Toronto area clears mountains of snow

Toronto District, York Catholic and Peel District school boards declare snow days

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This still photo taken from video and provided by the FBI shows Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness, as he is taken off a plane at Ontario International Airport in Ontario, Calif. on Friday.

Inside Ryan Wedding’s alleged rise through the narcotrafficking world

The snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin was on law-enforcement radar, but was not a large enough player to justify more resources, former RCMP sergeant says

Mike Hager

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The federal government intends to trim the public service by 40,000 jobs. It is trying to avoid cutting younger workers by offering a voluntary program that would allow older workers to retire earlier without incurring a pension penalty.

Executives will be among public service cuts as job notices roll out, deputy ministers say

The government plans to reduce the size of the workforce by 30,000

Bill Curry

4 min read

Signage at the KPMG offices in Ottawa on Friday, June 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

NWT First Nation clears legal hurdle in case alleging KPMG helped businessman defraud community

Territory’s Supreme Court denied application from accounting firm that case be heard through private arbitration

Robyn Doolittle

4 min read

Mark Carney, then a candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, speaks to supporters at a watch party for Team Canada during the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament in Ottawa last February.

opinion

With Carney in tow, Canada is taking no prisoners at the Milan Olympics

In our revitalized rivalry with the U.S., Canada needs some statement victories at the Winter Games

Cathal Kelly

5 min read

Advocacy groups to argue Alberta transgender legislation amounts to criminal prohibition

David Ebner

Hundreds of people attend a rally to protect trans kids in Calgary, in February, 2024.

4 min read

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is closing seven of its research operations

Jennifer Yang

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Headquarters in Ottawa on June 26, 2019. The organization confirmed that it would be shuttering seven federal research sites across Canada.

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Iron ring centennial ceremony in Hong Kong coincides with thaw in Sino-Canadian relations

James Griffiths

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Jan. 16.

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‘No debate’ within Airbus that Bombardier jet program takeover was worthwhile, CEO of Canadian unit says

Nicolas Van Praet

Guillaume Chevasson, CEO of Airbus operations in Quebec, on a walkway above one of the production floors at Airbus Canada Limited Partnership in Mirabel, Que., on Jan. 16.

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Nylander offers online apology for obscene gesture at TSN camera

Paul Attfield

Toronto Maple Leafs foward William Nylander made an obscene gesture at a TSN camera when it showed him and other injured teammates during Sunday's loss to the visiting Colorado Avalanche.

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Kindel, Skinner help surging Penguins get past Canucks

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) scores against Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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Quickley’s 23 points, 11 rebounds lead Raptors past Thunder

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) looks for an outlet against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

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T-wolves, Warriors return to court in support of grieving Minneapolis community after shooting

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

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Canadian companies growing wary amid increased interest in takeovers, Bank of America exec says

Stefanie Marotta

Pedestrians cross Bay Street along Front Street amid heavy snowfall and accumulation as snow and heavy winds continue to hammer the Greater Toronto Area, in Toronto, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini

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How we live

Certain food preservatives tied to Type 2 diabetes and cancer risk, new studies find

French research suggests preservatives may do more than maintain the safety and quality of foods

Leslie Beck

High intakes of certain preservatives found in processed foods increase the likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes and cancer, French findings suggest.

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Life lessons were served in my lunchbox growing up, and I feed young minds today

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Potatoes are healthier than you think – it’s all about how you prepare them

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You’ve been laid off. Can your severance help avoid derailing your financial plan?

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A Scottish escape with history, whimsy and, of course, whisky

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Opinion

In service to Canada, and our allies

Despite Donald Trump’s insulting claim, tens of thousands of Canadians fought in Afghanistan. And 158 of them died in that conflict

The Editorial Board

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How Canada can move away from its ‘whack-a-mole’ national security strategy

Richard B. Fadden

TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 9: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets Canadian troops of the 4th Canadian Division as he attends a tour of the Fort York Armoury on June 9, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. Prime Minister Carney has pledged to meet NATO's 2% spending pledge this year. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

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In the game for too long, LeBron James is losing his lustre

Cathal Kelly

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Facing 100% tariff threat, Canada must swallow its pride and compromise

Jeff Mahon

President Donald Trump greets Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney during a summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)

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Mark Carney’s survival plan: Canada and other ‘middle powers’ must co-operate in order to thrive

Tony Keller

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Canada has become a place to be from – and opera can teach us a lesson

Laurence B. Mussio

Anna Christy as Gilda and Roland Wood as Rigoletto in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Rigoletto in 2018.

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Black laughter isn’t just about trauma, but about joy, too – and it lights the way for us all

Jay Pitter

Four young adults sharing Laugh on Subway, New York City, New York, USA, Angelo Rizzuto, Anthony Angel Collection, February 1959. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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Amber Kanwar

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A police officer throws a can of tear gas at protesters in Minneapolis on Saturday.

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The floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

How to weather the markets in 2026, according to our experts

Globe Staff

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What’s eating Canadian consumers the most? Try grocery prices

Headline inflation numbers since the pandemic look bad enough, but they pale in comparison to the increase in food prices

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Financial Facelift - (Jennifer Gauthier/The Globe and Mail)

Can Yasmin, 55, afford to buy a Vancouver condo without risking her financial security?

Dianne Maley

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Canada is becoming a super-aged nation this year. Are we prepared?

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Young female enjoying her cup of tea outdoors

Why eliminating financial temptation is better than resisting it

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Opinion and Analysis

A "for sale" sign on a new housing development in Lasalle, a borough of Montreal, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

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Unaffordable housing is pushing more young people to give up. Why that’s dangerous

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Parents should spend time discussing financial matters with their kids – learning as a family has never been so important.

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President Donald Trump speaks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

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An aerial view shows carpenters building a log home made from white pine in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Canada must renew its national housing strategy

Paul Kershaw

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Winding down its 40th anniversary tour, Blue Rodeo mines diamonds in the dark

Brad Wheeler

Blue Rodeo plays the first of two final shows of its 40th anniversary tour in Toronto on Friday.

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Swap your synthetic workout gear for wool, experts say. Plus, six buys to try

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Exercise demonstrations at the Globe and Mail on November 21,2025. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Globe and Mail)

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Research shows virtual sessions with therapy dogs do the trick

Erin Anderssen

B.A.R.K volunteer and UBCO student Elena Marchesan greets 4-year-old golden retriever Opal while 13-year-old Dash looks on from behind.

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Canada & World

Parti Quebecois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon speaks during a press conference at their party convention in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

PQ Leader says ‘battle of ideas’ has begun, garnering support for independence

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon targets PM’s call for unity at Parti Québécois convention, saying third referendum campaign is effectively under way

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People hold signs with a photo of Ran Gvili, who was killed while fighting Hamas militants during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack and whose body has been held in Gaza ever since, during a rally calling for his return in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israel’s military launches ‘large-scale operation’ to find last hostage in Gaza

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A worker uses a snowblower to clear snow from Nathan Phillips Square at city hall following a heavy snowfall in Toronto, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Hundreds of flights cancelled, delayed as winter storm moves through Toronto

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Pedestrians cross the street along Broadway during a winter storm Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Winter storm grounds flights , forcing NBA, college game postponements

2 min read

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint press conference with Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Karol Nawrocki, at the Presidential palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

U.S. security guarantee for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be signed, Zelensky says

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Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Zurich, Switzerland on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Carney’s quest for trade could see him travelling the world for much of 2026

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